Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with tender steak pieces infused with rich garlic and butter, enhanced by the freshness of cilantro and green onion garnish.

June Arthurs
June 24, 2025
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Sliced green onion, for garnish

Season the Steak

Cut the steak into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

Sear in Batches

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once hot, place the steak pieces in a single layer.

Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Transfer the browned steak to a plate.

Sauté the Garlic

Wipe out any excess moisture from the skillet, then melt the butter.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Finish with Garlic Butter and Herbs

Return the steak to the skillet and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, stirring to coat the pieces in the garlic butter.

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with tender steak pieces infused with rich garlic and butter, enhanced by the freshness of cilantro and green onion garnish.
prep time10 minutes
cook time10 minutes
total time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Sliced green onion, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut steak into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook steak in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned; transfer to a plate.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  • Return steak to skillet, cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat with garlic butter.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.